How Do I Know If My Heater or Air Conditioner Needs Service?

If your air conditioning or heating unit isn't working properly, it may need to be serviced. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine whether your unit is breaking down or just overloaded because of extreme temperature problems. If you have any concerns about your air conditioner or heating unit, we encourage you to contact Tropic Heating and Air and make sure the problem is resolved. Here are some symptoms of a breakdown:

The air conditioner or furnace runs constantly. Many air conditioner and heating units include programmable thermostats so that the unit only runs when the temperature inside your home needs to be adjusted. If the unit runs continually, the unit may be having a thermostat problem.

Your utility bills keep rising. It's normal for your heating bill to be higher in the winter and your electricity bill to be higher in the summer. However, if your bills continue to rise even after using your unit less or continue rising despite no change in the amount you use the unit, you may need service.

Circuit breaker problems. If the unit trips the circuit breaker every time it turns on, something's wrong in your electrical system. Either the unit itself has a short circuit or something else is wrong with the wiring in your home.

The unit isn't running, is barely running or takes a long time to start working. Any of these problems are classic signs that your unit needs servicing. It may be a simple repair such as replacing a dirty air filter or a more complicated problem such as a broken compressor.